LTSS Senior Policy Advisor

Date:
Sep 4, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Functional

Title:

LTSS Senior Policy Advisor

Job Title: Program Specialist VII

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Program Policy Spec B

Posting Number: 21101

Closing Date: 09/18/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Community and Social Services

Salary Range: $5,797.66 - $9,508.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework:

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST

Other Locations: Austin

MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

The Program Policy team within the Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS) Office of Policy is seeking a Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) Senior Policy Advisor (PSVII) who is passionate about improving independence and choice for fellow Texans with disabilities. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will serve as a team lead for the LTSS Special Projects Team. The selected individual will report to the manager of the LTSS Special Projects Team in the Office of Policy.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment that will allow you to learn and grow with the position.
• Is able to analyze complex state and federal polices and identify impacts to current Medicaid LTSS and propose recommendations.
• Is able to work collaboratively as part of a team and independently, and function effectively as a team lead.
• Has strong critical thinking skills;
• Has excellent communication skills, and is able to present complex information in a manner that is clear and easy to understand for a general audience.
• Is organized and has strength in project management skills such as tracking project progress and deliverables, developing project charters, conducting project kick‑off activities, and working on multiple tasks and projects at a time.
• Is a self-starter, able to plan and initiate projects even with limited direction.

The position is not supervisory, but will train, lead, and prioritize the work of others on the team. The applicant selected for this position will work closely with project stakeholders and other agency partners and have exposure to other Medicaid programs and services. Interest in and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders is essential for this position.

• (25%) Develops, implements, and manages projects and initiatives related to LTSS Special Projects.
• (20%) Leads advanced research, analysis, and evaluation of complex policy issues and initiatives related to Medicaid LTSS Special Projects
• (15%) Leads and participates in work groups and meetings with internal and external stakeholders as a LTSS and special projects subject matter expert or team lead.
• (15%) Develops presentations and training material and provides education and outreach for internal and external stakeholders on LTSS Special Projects.
• (15%) Develops high-quality written project updates, summaries, reports, executive presentations, bill analyses, and other documents, and provides briefings as needed.
• (10%) Supports the manager with overseeing the daily operations of the unit team including planning, prioritizing, and reviewing and assigning work to others.

N/A

• Best practices for managing and negotiating competing interests of multiple parties, resolving conflicts, and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; and
• Texas Medicaid LTSS programs and policies.

• Developing and implementing creative and workable solutions to complex problems;
• Implementing project management and organizational principles to maintain and track implementation milestones, identify risks, and ensure changes to project scope are efficiently…